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by Anonymous on January 21st, 2009

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Please tell me the origin of the phrase "It is what it is".

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  • by Carpediem COAT ab imo pectore on January 21st, 2009

    Carpediem COAT ab imo pectore

    I think it comes from a Connie Francis song that said:

    "What will be, will be"
    [Spanish] "Será lo que será"

    The song was in a future tense, but it can be changed to present tense too.

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  • by mr. Bill on January 21st, 2009

    mr. Bill

    Popeye when he was taking abeating over Olive Oil. Mr Bill

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